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Japanese Togarashi Spice Blend

Japanese togarashi spice blend is a traditional seasoning mix that commonly includes red chili pepper along with ingredients such as citrus peel, sesame seeds, seaweed, and other aromatics. It is used in small amounts to add heat, savory flavor, and aroma to foods.

Beneficial properties

flavor-enhancing contains antioxidant-rich spices may support appetite low-calorie seasoning contains aromatic plant compounds

Nutritional highlights

In typical small serving sizes, togarashi provides modest amounts of capsaicinoids and other phytochemicals, with trace minerals that vary by the specific blend ingredients such as sesame seeds and seaweed.

Caution. Spicy blends may aggravate heartburn, reflux, gastritis, or other gastrointestinal sensitivity in some people; some blends may also contain sesame, a common allergen.

Conditions it helps with

Heartburn / GERD
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Heartburn & Reflux
Includes: Heartburn and Acid Reflux
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Stomach Ulcers & Gastritis
Includes: Gastritis
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